5 Dishes to Experience at Downtown Tampa’s ‘The Dan’
Hotel Flor’s 1920’s Inspired Restaurant Debuts New Dishes and Highlights Fan Favorites
Tampa Bay, FLA (July 24th, 2025) – Located inside the iconic Hotel Flor in the heart of downtown Tampa, The Dan is redefining elevated dining with a bold, chef-driven menu that blends timeless sophistication with contemporary flavors. Whether you’re a hotel guest or a Tampa local, these five standout dishes are absolute must-tries:
Lamb Pappardelle
Tender house-made pappardelle meets a slow-braised lamb sugo, bright green peas, and a generous dusting of parmesan cheese. Comforting, rich, and packed with depth, this dish captures rustic Italian soul with every bite.
Cowboy Ribeye
New to the menu, This hearty cut (14 oz) is seared to perfection and served with buttery mashed potatoes, crisp asparagus, and decadent maître d’ butter. A favorite among steak lovers, it’s bold, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.
Frutti de Mare
New to the menu, it’s a seafood lover’s dream. This dish features a bounty of shrimp, calamari, and diver scallops tossed with pappardelle and crostini in a spicy arrabbiata sauce. It’s coastal Italian cuisine, reimagined in Tampa style.
Truffle Sacchetti
Pillowy pasta purses filled with mascarpone and truffle are paired with roasted asparagus and wild mushrooms in a rich parmesan cream sauce. Decadent and aromatic, it’s an irresistible vegetarian indulgence.
Blackened Salmon
This flavorful entrée features perfectly blackened salmon atop Italian farro with fava beans, avocado, cucumber, and a punchy sriracha aioli with sesame oil. It’s fresh, light, and layered with texture.
These five dishes showcase The Dan’s commitment to using quality ingredients, elevated techniques, and bold flavor profiles. Guests can enjoy an intimate meal inside the speak easy-inspired dining room and pair their experience with a handcrafted cocktail from the bar.
To explore the entire menu or make a reservation, visit dineatthedan.com.
THE DAN: Settled in Downtown Tampa at Hotel Flor Tampa, The Dan is a modern fusion of Gulf Coast cuisine and old school speakeasies. The Dan serves dinner seven days a week, weekday lunch, and Sunday brunch. The restaurant is located 905 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 – entrance on Cass St. www.dineatthedan.com
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